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Author Archives: philosiblog
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote reminds me to be wary of the boastful and the prideful. These people are not modest in their speech. Some … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, exceptionalism, humility, leadership, success
Tagged @philoQuotes, action, Confucius, exceeds, superior
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We should not only cease our negative activities, but also the motivation that gives rise to them.
We should not only cease our negative activities, but also the motivation that gives rise to them. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We tend, from time to time, do things that aren’t the best for us, or for others. These … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, effort, habits, motivation, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, activities, cease, Dalai Lama, motivation
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War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I know this quote, and my explanation of it, will rub some the wrong way, but I … Continue reading
Posted in caution, courage, fear, judgement, preparation, risk
Tagged @philoQuotes, arms, just, Niccolò Machiavelli, war
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Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds
Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? This quote is a denouncement of predestination. It says quite clearly that we are not prisoners of fate. We are not … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, desire, doing, goals, imagination, optimism
Tagged @tonyrobbins, fate, Franklin D. Roosevelt, mind, prisoners
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The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. – Bertrand Russell What does that mean? This quote claims that the bulk of the difficulties in the world are caused by … Continue reading
Posted in belief, foolish, honest, intelligence, skepticism, understanding
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, Bertrand Russell, certain, intelligent, stupid
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? This quote is about walking the walk. It’s about … Continue reading
Posted in action, giving, gratitude, honest, integrity, thankful
Tagged @keithcook12, action, appreciation, gratitude, John F. Kennedy
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One can acquire everything in solitude, except character
One can acquire everything in solitude, except character. – Stendahl What does that mean? It means you can read books, you can meditate, you can pray, you can sing, you can learn to dance (solo) and you can practice all kinds … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, cooperation, friendship, growth, virtue
Tagged @GOP_Chica, character, people, solitude, Stendahl
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After your death you will be what you were before your birth
After your death you will be what you were before your birth. – Arthur Schopenhauer What does that mean? This is one of the most logically true discussions of spirituality I am familiar with. It takes no position on what … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, attitude, belief, habits, obstacles, personal growth
Tagged @philoQuotes, Arthur Schopenhauer, best possible self, life, self improvement
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Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become.
Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Wow, you’d think he’d been reading my posts or something. I could go the route of … Continue reading
The wise man does at once what the fool does finally
The wise man does at once what the fool does finally. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another bit of advice to the ‘Princes’ of Italy in the city-state era. Here he talks of decisiveness and wisdom. The … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, delay, foolish, procrastination, time, wisdom
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, Niccolò Machiavelli, procrastination, time, wisdom
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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking
No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. – Voltaire What does that mean? The preeminent trait of humankind is our ability to think. Yes, some other creatures can do some basic problem solving, but humans are still the … Continue reading
Posted in action, creativity, flexibility, obstacles, preparation, thinking
Tagged @tonyrobbins, plan, problem, thinking, Voltaire
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There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Humility, or the act of being humble, is about being modest, and is the antithesis of arrogance and pride. Acting in a humble manner … Continue reading
Posted in character, contribution, doing, emotion, humility, pride
Tagged @philo_quotes, arrogance, heart, humility, Saint Augustine
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Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears
Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is classic Stoic (as one might expect). It urges us to reject your sense of injury. This, in turn, causes the injury … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, forgiveness, happiness, peace, relaxation, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, injury, Marcus Aurelius, peace of mind, stoic
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The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.
The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? The quote starts by saying the world … Continue reading
Posted in action, conscience, decision, honest, integrity, truth, virtue
Tagged @GOP_Chica, action, Albert Einstein, danger, evil
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Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people
Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people. – Garrison Keillor What does that mean? Since I haven’t listened much to Mr Keillor, I will be taking … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, dignity, friendship, kindness, setting an example, strength
Tagged @MartinWroe, campfire, dignity, Garrison Keillor, gentle
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